Historic Sites of Manitoba: James K. MacIsaac School / Our Lady of Victory School (249 Arnold Street, Winnipeg)

Designed by architect Roy Sellors, this Roman Catholic school on Arnold Street in Winnipeg was built between 1946 and 1949. Originally named Our Lady of Victory School, in 1971 it was renamed for its founder, cleric James Kenneth MacIsaac. As of 1999, the school reverted to its original name.

James K. MacIsaac School

James K. MacIsaac School (no date)
Source: Winnipeg Building Index

Our Lady of Victory School

Our Lady of Victory School (January 2020)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.86623, W97.13469
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Roy Sellors (1913-2005)

Memorable Manitobans: James Kenneth MacIsaac (1903-1980)

Sources:

An Understanding of Our History, Our Lady of Victory School.

We thank Darryl Resch for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by George Penner and S. Goldsborough.

Page revised: 2 July 2023

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